2022 Gold Shield Team Award
 

Join us in congratulating the Cancer Center Central Pharmacy team for winning the 2022 Gold Shield Team Award! Their hard work and dedication every day for our cancer patients is remarkable.

 
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Findings on oral drug to be presented at San Antonio Breast Cancer Symposium
 

Virginia Kaklamani, MD, leader of the breast program at the Mays Cancer Center and co-director of the San Antonio Breast Cancer Cancer Symposium, presented the results of the Phase III results of EMERALD, a clinical trial evaluating a novel oral drug therapy for metastatic ER-positive/HER2-negative (ER+/HER2-) breast cancer on behalf of a global team of EMERALD collaborators.

 
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Have you seen this tree while driving near Kyle Seale Parkway?
 

The tree is an evergreen that was lifted to the roof of our new primary, specialty and surgery center – signaling UT Health at Kyle Seale Parkway has reached its final height.

 

The Scandinavian tradition dates back over thirteen centuries ago. Our new, five-story, 108,000-square-foot medical facility is expected to open in early 2024!

 
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Deck the halls! Participate in the tree decorating contest
 

This year's holiday tree decorating contest will take place from December 1 through December 22. All clinical employees, including those working from home, are encouraged to participate.

 
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Volunteer at the Living Beyond Cancer A-Z Symposium
 

Mays Cancer Center needs your help at the 2nd annual Living Beyond Cancer A-Z Symposium on January 21. 

 

Volunteers are needed to help with parking, registration, lunch and navigation throughout the day. Three shifts are available in two-hour windows. 

 
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Spread joy, not germs: Take precautions this holiday season
 

Celebrate the holidays while taking steps to stop the spread of germs and illness. Watch as the MythBusters demonstrate how quickly viruses can spread in a group setting.

 

To help our coworkers and loved ones stay healthy and safe this season, we will follow important safety measures during our holiday celebrations.

 
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HR News
 
Training alerts resume in UT Health Learns
 

Human Resources temporarily turned off alerts sent from UT Health Learns for upcoming and past due learning assignments to prepare for the new yearly training cycle that began Oct. 26, 2022. This month, we will resume sending alerts. Employees will receive automated notifications from eomf.fa.sender@workflow.mail.us2.cloud.oracle.com of outstanding training due. Email utlearns@uthscsa.edu with any questions.

 
Events
 

December 6 - 10

San Antonio Breast Cancer Symposium 

December 13

UT Health San Antonio's Holiday Luncheon

December 13

The San Antonio Mastersingers Concert

January 21

Living Beyond Cancer A-Z Symposium

February 19 - 22

San Antonio Pediatric Cancer Symposium

April 7 – 8

Practical Applications of New Agents in Oncology

April 27-29

Cardio Renal Connections Conference

 

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